"Built on the company's HDX2 platform, Wattson adapts the transit-style bus design-characterized by a flat front, high seating capacity, and broad driver visibility-to electric propulsion while maintaining operational familiarity. According to T.J. Reed, president and CEO of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, Wattson was developed with extensive input from school districts to ensure it integrates smoothly into existing fleets and supports long-term planning."
"At the core of Wattson is Accelera's 14Xe electric axle, which integrates the motor, gearbox, and power electronics into a single unit. This approach aims at reducing mechanical complexity, lowering maintenance requirements, and enhancing driving performance. The bus features a 246 kWh battery system, liquid-cooled for thermal management, and a two-speed transmission designed to deliver 295 peak horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque."
Thomas Built Buses introduced the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, a Type D electric school bus built on the HDX2 platform with a transit-style flat-front design, high seating capacity, and broad driver visibility. The Wattson uses Accelera's 14Xe electric axle that integrates motor, gearbox, and power electronics to reduce mechanical complexity, lower maintenance, and improve driving performance. The bus includes a 246 kWh liquid-cooled battery and a two-speed transmission delivering 295 peak horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque. Standard SAE CCS1 DC fast charging enables full charge in two to three hours at a minimum 60 kW, with an optional AC/DC onboard charger. Orders open by the end of 2025 and initial deliveries are scheduled for late 2026, amid accelerating U.S. school bus electrification commitments.
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